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What part of a lesson	Introduction
Which subject	Health
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	First Aid
Quantity	1
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Introduction to First Aid: A Fun and Engaging Lesson

Objective

The goal of this introduction to First Aid is to spark interest in students and provide them with basic knowledge about what First Aid is and why it's important. This lesson will lay the foundation for more in-depth learning later on.

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Materials Needed

• Posters/Images: Display images representing common First Aid supplies (band-aids, antiseptic, etc.).
• Interactive First Aid Kit: Have a real or mock First Aid kit available for students to explore.
• Sticky Notes and Markers: For interactive activities.
• Video Clip: A short clip introducing First Aid; this could be a fun cartoon that explains the basics.

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Warm-Up Activity: Think-Pair-Share (10 minutes)

1. Think: Ask students to take a moment to think about any time they’ve seen someone get hurt or needed help. What did they do? What do they think First Aid is?
2. Pair: Have students pair up and share their thoughts with a partner for 2 minutes.
3. Share: After they have discussed, invite a few pairs to share their thoughts with the class, encouraging a brief discussion.

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Introduction to First Aid (15 minutes)

What is First Aid?

• Definition: First Aid is the assistance provided to someone who is injured or suddenly becomes ill. It can be performed by anyone and is important for saving lives and preventing further injury.

Why is First Aid Important?

• Life-Saving Skills: Explain that First Aid can help stabilize a patient until professional help arrives.
• Empowerment: Knowing First Aid skills gives students the confidence to help themselves and others in emergencies.

Engaging Explanation

• Use the posters/images of First Aid supplies to visually engage students. As you explain, pass around the items from the interactive First Aid kit. Ask questions like:
  • "Who has seen this before?"
  • "What do you think it’s used for?"

Brief Interactive Video (5 minutes)

• Show a short, engaging video that introduces First Aid concepts.
• After the video, host a quick discussion to review and clarify any ideas presented.

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Sticky Note Challenge (10 minutes)

1. Distribute sticky notes and markers to each student.
2. Ask them to write down one thing they learned about First Aid from the video or discussion.
3. Have them stick their notes on a "First Aid Learning Wall" where they can read others' input and add more notes throughout the unit.

Conclusion

Wrap up the introduction by emphasizing that knowing some basic First Aid skills can make a big difference. Invite students to ask questions and express excitement for the skills they will learn in the upcoming lessons.

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By making the introduction engaging and interactive, students will be more likely to stay interested and motivated to learn about First Aid!